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MFS Research Fund
mutual fund
MFRBX
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$50.42
-0.3
-0.59%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
MFRBX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Research Fund
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$50.42
-0.3
-0.59%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
MFRBX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Research Fund
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$50.42
-0.3
-0.59%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
21.7%
1 yr return
23.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
7.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
12.1%
Net Assets
$7.86 B
Holdings in Top 10
36.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$50.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.55%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 4.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$250
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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MFRBX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 21.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.39%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameMFS Research Fund
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Fund Family NameMFS Funds
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Inception DateJun 17, 1994
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassB
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJoseph MacDougall
Fund Description
MFS (Massachusetts Financial Services Company, the fund’s investment adviser) normally invests the fund’s assets primarily in equity securities. Equity securities include common stocks and other securities that represent an ownership interest (or right to acquire an ownership interest) in a company or other issuer.
In selecting investments for the fund, MFS is not constrained by any particular investment style. MFS may invest the fund’s assets in the stocks of companies it believes to have above average earnings growth potential compared to other companies (growth companies), in the stocks of companies it believes are undervalued compared to their perceived worth (value companies), or in a combination of growth and value companies.
While MFS may invest the fund’s assets in securities of companies of any size, MFS primarily invests in securities of companies with large capitalizations.
MFS may invest the fund’s assets in foreign securities.
MFS normally invests the fund’s assets across different industries and sectors, but MFS may invest a significant percentage of the fund’s assets in issuers in a single industry or sector.
In conjunction with a team of investment research analysts, sector leaders select investments for the fund. MFS generally manages the fund to be sector neutral to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index using MFS’ custom industry and sector categories to classify the fund and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index’s holdings.
MFS uses an active bottom-up investment approach to buying and selling investments for the fund. Investments are selected primarily based on fundamental analysis of individual issuers. Quantitative screening tools that systematically evaluate issuers may also be considered.
MFRBX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFRBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.7% | 4.3% | 46.2% | 63.33% |
| 1 Yr | 23.3% | 5.8% | 61.3% | 61.92% |
| 3 Yr | 7.1%* | -11.0% | 19.2% | 72.66% |
| 5 Yr | 12.1%* | -7.6% | 110.6% | 71.06% |
| 10 Yr | 11.6%* | -0.1% | 52.9% | 62.50% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFRBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.3% | -42.6% | 47.4% | 73.26% |
| 2022 | -23.7% | -56.3% | -4.2% | 70.42% |
| 2021 | 16.9% | -27.2% | 537.8% | 50.89% |
| 2020 | 10.0% | -22.5% | 2181.7% | 60.63% |
| 2019 | 27.8% | -13.5% | 40.4% | 24.08% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MFRBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.7% | 4.3% | 46.2% | 63.33% |
| 1 Yr | 23.3% | 5.8% | 61.3% | 61.92% |
| 3 Yr | 7.1%* | -11.0% | 19.2% | 72.66% |
| 5 Yr | 12.1%* | -7.6% | 110.6% | 71.06% |
| 10 Yr | 11.6%* | -0.1% | 52.9% | 62.50% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MFRBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.6% | -5.0% | 47.4% | 65.23% |
| 2022 | -17.9% | -36.8% | -2.2% | 46.50% |
| 2021 | 23.8% | 3.0% | 537.8% | 81.20% |
| 2020 | 15.7% | -15.8% | 2266.0% | 57.73% |
| 2019 | 32.1% | -0.4% | 241.3% | 16.05% |
NAV & Total Return History
MFRBX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MFRBX | Category Low | Category High | MFRBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 7.86 B | 2.34 M | 1.55 T | 19.88% |
| Number of Holdings | 103 | 2 | 3963 | 51.82% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.02 B | 880 K | 525 B | 20.96% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 36.45% | 0.3% | 111.6% | 46.98% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp. 8.36%
- Amazon.com, Inc. 4.50%
- NVIDIA Corp. 4.39%
- Alphabet, Inc., Class A 3.80%
- Apple, Inc. 3.75%
- Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.58%
- Visa, Inc., Class A 2.66%
- JPMorgan Chase Co. 2.15%
- Salesforce, Inc. 1.76%
- Accenture plc, Class A 1.49%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFRBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.57% | 0.00% | 105.79% | 30.45% |
| Cash | 0.43% | 0.00% | 99.07% | 66.01% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.03% | 15.43% |
| Other | 0.00% | -13.91% | 100.00% | 43.73% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.54% | 10.68% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 93.85% | 17.24% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFRBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 23.88% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 54.71% |
| Healthcare | 14.79% | 0.00% | 52.29% | 40.00% |
| Financial Services | 12.70% | 0.00% | 55.59% | 74.37% |
| Industrials | 10.49% | 0.00% | 29.90% | 31.43% |
| Communication Services | 9.27% | 0.00% | 27.94% | 28.99% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.23% | 0.00% | 30.33% | 70.42% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.24% | 0.00% | 47.71% | 36.97% |
| Energy | 3.66% | 0.00% | 41.64% | 62.44% |
| Utilities | 3.09% | 0.00% | 20.91% | 22.94% |
| Basic Materials | 2.83% | 0.00% | 25.70% | 39.58% |
| Real Estate | 2.82% | 0.00% | 31.91% | 45.21% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MFRBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.04% | 0.00% | 105.79% | 58.83% |
| Non US | 1.53% | 0.00% | 63.83% | 13.94% |
MFRBX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MFRBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.55% | 0.01% | 19.75% | 13.12% |
| Management Fee | 0.42% | 0.00% | 1.90% | 38.56% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 84.56% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| MFRBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 4.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 2.56% |
Trading Fees
| MFRBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| MFRBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 268.00% | 53.30% |
MFRBX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MFRBX | Category Low | Category High | MFRBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.47% | 91.23% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MFRBX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MFRBX | Category Low | Category High | MFRBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.39% | -54.00% | 2.44% | 93.17% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MFRBX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.057 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $5.442 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $3.263 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2022 | $3.180 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2021 | $0.420 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 09, 2021 | $2.672 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $2.327 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.117 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $1.227 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.220 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $4.004 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.457 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $2.794 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.138 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2016 | $1.718 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2016 | $0.097 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.123 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $2.102 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.006 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $0.264 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $1.633 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $0.044 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $0.639 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $0.097 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2009 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2003 | $0.011 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 05, 2000 | $0.129 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 05, 2000 | $3.208 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 1999 | $2.140 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 1998 | $0.952 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 23, 1997 | $0.331 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 1997 | $0.549 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 23, 1996 | $0.522 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 1996 | $0.380 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 1994 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
MFRBX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Joseph MacDougall
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 31, 2008
14.01
14.0%
Joseph G. MacDougall, CFA, is an investment officer and institutional equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®), working directly on the firm's value and core equity portfolios. In addition, he serves as portfolio manager on the firm's U.S. research portfolios, providing general oversight of analyst-led portfolios. Joe joined MFS in 2000 and was named institutional portfolio manager in 2005. Prior to joining MFS, he was an investment analyst at UAM Investment Services and also served as the director of managed accounts and a senior financial analyst at New England Securities. Joe began working in the investment industry in 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Boston College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Boston University. He holds Series 7 and 63 certifications from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 39.02 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
